CSV welcomes Lucy de Groot as Chief Executive

CSV is delighted to announce the arrival of Lucy de Groot as Chief Executive. Lucy is an innovative, experienced national leader and senior executive who has worked across the public and community sectors at the highest level. Her previous roles include Executive Director of the Improvement and Development Agency; Director of Public Services, HM Treasury, and Chief Executive, Bristol City Council as well as ten years in the voluntary and community sectors. She has been an active trustee and volunteer

Chair of CSV, Sir Jon Shortridge says, “Lucy is the right person to lead CSV in these difficult economic times, and to encourage it to continue to innovate and make a difference.”

Looking to guide CSV to be at the heart of new ways of supporting volunteer and social action across the country, Lucy says “CSV has a tremendous track record in delivering practical well managed volunteering  and learning opportunities in very different settings and also in promoting and developing the whole concept of volunteering as a key part of active citizenship.

“I share this commitment and passion about improving the lives of citizens, especially the most vulnerable and believe that this mission could not be more important than in the current challenging economic and political climate.

“Realistically we know that times are tough not just for the organisation but crucially for the people and communities we support and serve. There is a tremendous commitment to supporting volunteers and trainees across the country, focused on making real practical impact on people’s day to day lives. This is why I wanted to come to CSV.”